Bird · GBIF taxon 2481695
American Woodcock
Scolopax minorAlso known as Timberdoodle
American Woodcocks are plump mottled woodland shorebirds with very long bills, short legs, and large eyes set high on the head. They probe soft soil for prey by day, while males perform spiraling display flights over openings at dusk.
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- earthworms
- beetle larvae
- snails
Predators
- hawks
- owls
- foxes
ThreatsLoss of young forest, collisions, pesticide exposure, hunting, and drying soils
HabitatsYoung forest, damp thickets, alder cover, forest openings, and moist fields
Life spanOften several years, with some banded birds surviving beyond eight years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyScolopacidae
- SpeciesScolopax minor
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Watch displays from field edges without entering concealed nesting or feeding cover.
Responsible observation
- Listen: A nasal ground call precedes the male's twittering dusk flight.
- Identify: Look for a round mottled body, long bill, and eyes placed high and far back.
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